Compare the2026 Chevrolet EquinoxVS 2025 Cadillac XT4

Both the Equinox and the XT4 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

There are over 5 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Cadillac dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Equinox’s warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Equinox’s reliability 26 points higher than the XT4.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Cadillac vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 22 more problems per 100 vehicles, Cadillac is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Cadillac vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Chevrolet 5 places higher in reliability than Cadillac.

On the EPA test cycle the Equinox gets better mileage than the XT4:

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Chevrolet Equinox uses regular unleaded gasoline. The XT4 requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

The Equinox FWD has a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT). With no “steps” between gears, it can keep the engine at the most efficient speed for fuel economy, or keep it at its peak horsepower indefinitely for maximum acceleration. The XT4 doesn’t offer a CVT.

The Equinox stops shorter than the XT4:

For better maneuverability, the Equinox’s turning circle is .9 feet tighter than the XT4’s (37.1 feet vs. 38 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Equinox LT/ACTIV has a 1.4 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the XT4 (8.1 vs. 6.7 inches), allowing the Equinox to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Equinox RS’ minimum ground clearance is 1.5 inches higher than on the XT4 (8.2 vs. 6.7 inches).

The Chevrolet Equinox may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 250 pounds less than the Cadillac XT4.

The Equinox has 3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the XT4 (104.3 vs. 101.3).

The Equinox has .6 inches more front headroom, .7 inches more front shoulder room, .9 inches more rear headroom, .4 inches more rear legroom, 1.9 inches more rear hip room and .7 inches more rear shoulder room than the XT4.

The Equinox has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the XT4 with its rear seat up (29.8 vs. 22.5 cubic feet). The Equinox has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the XT4 with its rear seat folded (63.5 vs. 48.9 cubic feet).

The Equinox has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the XT4.

According to iSeeCars.com the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox retains 50.37% of its original value after 5 years, more than the 48.25% resale value of the 2025 Cadillac XT4 after five years, which can save the Chevrolet’s owner up to $6916.83398 in depreciation.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Chevrolet Equinox, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Cadillac XT4 isn't recommended.

The Chevrolet Equinox outsold the Cadillac XT4 by almost 10 to one during 2024.